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Old 01-10-2011, 07:27 PM   #11 (permalink)
 
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Re: I Beach Tan w/ 24/7 concept tanning

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http://www.ibeachtan.com/the-difference.cfm


Looks like MN, one in IL and a few in Texas.

I don't know this particular group, but having 24/7 fitness people decide to expand into tanning isn't new - they've done that in several other places too (GA,...)

To qualify as an Anytime Fitness franchisee, you have to have a deep bankroll and strong financials -- usually 500K plus to open up.

Now - that doesn't mean that THEY will know how to be good franchisors and how to help their franchisees be successful.

But at $9.99/mo, 24/7 access, top of the line Ergo and/or KBL equip and Versa Spa --- they would be formidable competition.

I am not sure how they are going to work in Texas because you can not have an unattended salon and you are not allowed to clean your own bed. It shows the the Texas salons are coming soon.


Sec. 145.008. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) A tanning facility shall have an operator present during operating hours. The operator must:
(1) be sufficiently knowledgeable in the correct operation of the tanning devices used at the facility;
(2) instruct, inform, and assist each customer in the proper use of the tanning devices;
(3) complete and maintain records required by this chapter; and
(4) explain or otherwise inform each customer initially using the tanning facility of:
(A) the potential hazards of and protective measures necessary for ultraviolet radiation;
(B) the requirement that protective eyewear be worn while using a tanning device;
(C) the possibility of photosensitivity or of a photoallergic reaction to certain drugs, medicine, or other agents when a person is subjected to the sun or ultraviolet radiation;
(D) the correlation between skin type and exposure time;
(E) the maximum exposure time to the facility's devices;
(F) the biological process of tanning; and
(G) the dangers of and the necessity to avoid overexposure to ultraviolet radiation.
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Old 01-11-2011, 05:08 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: I Beach Tan w/ 24/7 concept tanning

^^^^This is almost exactly the way the Wisconsin law reads, but as someone said all cliants have to be members. They skate the law and there's nothing the state will do about that. I formally filed a complaint with the state about Snap and Anytime fitness having unattended tanning. I'm not jumping on this bandwagon because of the conversion of my salon to 24/7 could not be justified. Besides, I'd have to get rid of my parrot (Buddy) which I've had for 24 years. Most likely, this fitness center right up the street from me is the one thinking about it. I think it's the only way they might survive. One of four fitness centers in our small town, and doing the worse.

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I was at the tanning expo on Saturday too. Parrot Head, I didn't know you were coming to town. It would have been nice to show you my salon.

We are located only 3 blocks from the civic center and a new iBeach just opened today 4 blocks from the civic center. Yes, they are located 1 block from me and 1 block closer to the University. Not very happy about it. They are adding 12 beds to an already over-saturated market.

Is the $9.99 per month the actual price for tanning or is it for the 24/7 access? The first iBeach is on the other side of town and they charge a premium for access beyond the staffed hours.
The membership fee is $99.99 for a year and I think the monthly charge for any bed including the Ergo 1050 hp is $59.99. $9.99 could be for the base beds, which are Ergo Passions--nice entry beds. Steve, I wish we could have met up. I would have liked to see your salon. Keep me posted on that new 24/7. There's one open in Waite Park isn't there?
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Yes, the one in Waite Park is the first iBeach. It was an existing salon that had older equipment and had been for sale for several years. It was sold and shortly after that converted to an iBeach. It is about 5 miles from us and not really a threat. The new salon will be competition for us.
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Yes it never fails; just when you think nobody would think about getting into tanning, they start a new concept (so to speak, around here), and take another piece of the pie. O' well, I'm a formidable competitive person, and I can play games if need be. One does what he has to do. I still think most people like attended salons, and someone they can talk to.

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Most older people would like to have someone they can talk to, but the new(next) generation of texters and smart phone hi-tech types wouldn't mind the no-contact with staff, swipe and tan. Its just something we as old school salon owners must be aware of and may have to adjust to.
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The first thing that pops in to my mind is how clean is the bed? You don't know if the person before you cleaned it very well and when you are finished you really just want to get out of there.
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^^^^This is almost exactly the way the Wisconsin law reads, but as someone said all cliants have to be members. They skate the law and there's nothing the state will do about that. I formally filed a complaint with the state about Snap and Anytime fitness having unattended tanning. I'm not jumping on this bandwagon because of the conversion of my salon to 24/7 could not be justified. Besides, I'd have to get rid of my parrot (Buddy) which I've had for 24 years. Most likely, this fitness center right up the street from me is the one thinking about it. I think it's the only way they might survive. One of four fitness centers in our small town, and doing the worse.

What prevents any salon saying we are a club and now we do not have to follow any of the laws about tanning?
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What prevents any salon saying we are a club and now we do not have to follow any of the laws about tanning?
Make your salon a: " (private)members only" salon
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Snap & Anytime didn't skate by using a "private club" approach, instead, they established the position that "yes the state law required trained operators and they 'trained' all of their tanning members to be operators."
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